While the alkalizing benefits of lemons and limes are pretty remarkable, they are often the forgotten fruit. The juice, skin, and flesh of these little fruits contain enough nutritional benefits to become a staple of your diet. And while their citrus fruit counterparts may contain sugar, lemons and limes are sugar free.
Here are 4 Ways Lemon and Limes Can Help You From the Inside Out
- Immunity Boost: lemon and limes are packed with Vitamin C.
- Up Your Iron Absorption: lemon and limes help increase iron absorption of plant based foods.
- Helps fight Cancer: lemon and lime peels have been linked to a reduced risk of cancerous skin cells.
- Skin Brightener: lemon and limes contain collagen and vitamin C, which helps to tighten and brighten the skin.
So the next time you enjoy a cup of water or eat a salad or fish, squeeze a little lemon or lime for the taste and the healthy boost.
